Question 1

How do I deploy Hono to a VPS?

Accepted Answer

Hono can run on Node.js, Bun, or Deno. For Node.js, use the @hono/node-server adapter and run with PM2. For Bun (recommended for speed), run "bun run src/index.ts" with PM2. Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy.

Question 2

Should I use Bun or Node.js for Hono?

Accepted Answer

Bun offers the best performance for Hono due to its native server APIs. Node.js is more mature with better ecosystem compatibility. For maximum speed, use Bun. For production reliability and broader package support, Node.js is safer.

Question 3

Is Hono a good alternative to Cloudflare Workers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Hono was designed for edge runtimes but works great self-hosted. You get similar developer experience without per-request pricing. Self-hosting Hono on a VPS gives you predictable costs and full control over your infrastructure.

Question 4

What makes Hono fast on a VPS?

Accepted Answer

Hono has near-zero overhead with a tiny bundle size (~12KB). Combined with Bun's fast HTTP server, you get excellent requests-per-second on modest hardware. It's one of the most efficient frameworks for VPS deployment.

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